Fez Medina Walking Tour with Private Guide and Hotel Pickup
by Medina Mystique Tours
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This walking tour in Fez lasts about 3 to 4 hours and is led by a private local guide. The tour begins with pickup from your hotel or riad and covers main sites inside the Medina and surrounding areas. The guide leads you through Bab Boujloud, known for its green and blue ceramic tiles, then through the Mellah district including the 17th-century Ibn Danan synagogue and the exterior of the Kings Palace. You will climb to the Merindes Tops and Borj North and South for views of the city, and visit a ceramic factory. The tour continues along Rainbow Street to see local murals and street art. Admission to Museo Nejjarine inside Funduq al-Najjarin is optional at 20 DH per person. You will walk through the narrow Medina streets with their mosaic tiles and carved wooden doors, exploring busy souks selling textiles, ceramics, and crafts. The Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II shrine is viewed from outside due to restricted access. The guide also shows the Quaraouiyine Mosque and Andalusian Mosque exteriors. Visits include the Chouara Tannery, one of the city’s oldest tanneries, and the Al-Attarine Madrasa, a religious school from 1325 with a 20 DH entry fee. You will pass through Souk Attarine with its spice and perfume stalls, and Souk Sebaghine where traditional fabric dyeing occurs. The tour ends at Place R’cif, a busy square linking the old Medina to modern Fez, before returning to your accommodation. Tea and coffee are included. Lunch and monument entrance fees are not included. The remaining time is reserved for hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bab Boujloud
Start at Bab Boujloud, famous for its green and blue ceramic tiles. Then walk through the Mellah district, seeing the 17th-century Ibn Danan synagogue and the exterior of the Kings Palace. Climb to the Merindes Tops and Borj North and South for views over Fez. Visit a local ceramic factory. The guide explains the history and significance of each site before returning to the hotel or riad.
10 min
Rainbow Street Art
Walk along Rainbow Street to see colorful murals and street art created by local artists. This area reflects contemporary Moroccan culture with its lively atmosphere and creative displays.
10 min
Museo Nejjarine
Visit Museo Nejjarine inside Funduq al-Najjarin, known for its riad architecture. Entry costs 20 DH per person. The museum offers exhibits related to traditional woodworking and crafts.
25 min
Medina of Fez
Explore the Medina’s narrow streets decorated with mosaic tiles and carved wooden doors. Visit souks filled with textiles, handcrafted ceramics, and other Moroccan goods. The area is busy with local merchants and artisans.
60 min
Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
View the Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, a sacred shrine in Fes el-Bali. Entrance is restricted to non-Muslims, so only the exterior is seen.
15 min
Start at Accommodation
The tour begins at your accommodation in Fez with pickup included. From there, the guide leads to several historic sites including the Quaraouiyine Mosque and Andalusian Mosque, both viewed from outside.
15 min
Chouara Tannery
Visit Chouara Tannery, one of Fez’s oldest and largest tanneries. Observe the traditional leather tanning process using stone vats filled with natural dyes.
25 min
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Stop at Al-Attarine Madrasa, a religious school built in 1325. Entry costs 20 DH per person. The building is known for its peaceful atmosphere and decorative architecture.
25 min
Souk Attarine
Walk through Souk Attarine, a busy market specializing in spices, perfumes, and traditional Moroccan products. The air carries strong spice aromas.
15 min
Souk Sebaghine
Explore Souk Sebaghine, the dyers’ market. Artisans here use traditional techniques to dye fabrics, creating a vivid display of colors.
15 min
Place R’cif
End at Place R’cif, a central square connecting the old Medina with modern Fez. The area has local vendors, cafes, and fresh produce markets.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fez Medina Walking Tour with Private Guide and Hotel Pickup
by Medina Mystique Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$59.90Overview
This walking tour in Fez lasts about 3 to 4 hours and is led by a private local guide. The tour begins with pickup from your hotel or riad and covers main sites inside the Medina and surrounding areas. The guide leads you through Bab Boujloud, known for its green and blue ceramic tiles, then through the Mellah district including the 17th-century Ibn Danan synagogue and the exterior of the Kings Palace. You will climb to the Merindes Tops and Borj North and South for views of the city, and visit a ceramic factory. The tour continues along Rainbow Street to see local murals and street art. Admission to Museo Nejjarine inside Funduq al-Najjarin is optional at 20 DH per person. You will walk through the narrow Medina streets with their mosaic tiles and carved wooden doors, exploring busy souks selling textiles, ceramics, and crafts. The Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II shrine is viewed from outside due to restricted access. The guide also shows the Quaraouiyine Mosque and Andalusian Mosque exteriors. Visits include the Chouara Tannery, one of the city’s oldest tanneries, and the Al-Attarine Madrasa, a religious school from 1325 with a 20 DH entry fee. You will pass through Souk Attarine with its spice and perfume stalls, and Souk Sebaghine where traditional fabric dyeing occurs. The tour ends at Place R’cif, a busy square linking the old Medina to modern Fez, before returning to your accommodation. Tea and coffee are included. Lunch and monument entrance fees are not included. The remaining time is reserved for hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bab Boujloud
Start at Bab Boujloud, famous for its green and blue ceramic tiles. Then walk through the Mellah district, seeing the 17th-century Ibn Danan synagogue and the exterior of the Kings Palace. Climb to the Merindes Tops and Borj North and South for views over Fez. Visit a local ceramic factory. The guide explains the history and significance of each site before returning to the hotel or riad.
10 min
Rainbow Street Art
Walk along Rainbow Street to see colorful murals and street art created by local artists. This area reflects contemporary Moroccan culture with its lively atmosphere and creative displays.
10 min
Museo Nejjarine
Visit Museo Nejjarine inside Funduq al-Najjarin, known for its riad architecture. Entry costs 20 DH per person. The museum offers exhibits related to traditional woodworking and crafts.
25 min
Medina of Fez
Explore the Medina’s narrow streets decorated with mosaic tiles and carved wooden doors. Visit souks filled with textiles, handcrafted ceramics, and other Moroccan goods. The area is busy with local merchants and artisans.
60 min
Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
View the Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, a sacred shrine in Fes el-Bali. Entrance is restricted to non-Muslims, so only the exterior is seen.
15 min
Start at Accommodation
The tour begins at your accommodation in Fez with pickup included. From there, the guide leads to several historic sites including the Quaraouiyine Mosque and Andalusian Mosque, both viewed from outside.
15 min
Chouara Tannery
Visit Chouara Tannery, one of Fez’s oldest and largest tanneries. Observe the traditional leather tanning process using stone vats filled with natural dyes.
25 min
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Stop at Al-Attarine Madrasa, a religious school built in 1325. Entry costs 20 DH per person. The building is known for its peaceful atmosphere and decorative architecture.
25 min
Souk Attarine
Walk through Souk Attarine, a busy market specializing in spices, perfumes, and traditional Moroccan products. The air carries strong spice aromas.
15 min
Souk Sebaghine
Explore Souk Sebaghine, the dyers’ market. Artisans here use traditional techniques to dye fabrics, creating a vivid display of colors.
15 min
Place R’cif
End at Place R’cif, a central square connecting the old Medina with modern Fez. The area has local vendors, cafes, and fresh produce markets.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.